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EXCLUSIVE: M88 has signed actor Simu Liu (Shang-Chi) for representation.

EXCLUSIVE: M88 has signed actor, stand up-comedian, and entrepreneur Desi Banks for representation.

EXCLUSIVE: Fresh off the Max debut of The Girls on the Bus, on which he serves as story editor, Tawal Panyacosit has signed with M88 for representation.

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EXCLUSIVE: M88 has signed comedian and podcaster Funny Marco for management, Deadline has learned.

EXCLUSIVE: Iñaki Godoy, the 19-year-old lead of Netflix’s forthcoming series One Piece, has signed with M88 for representation.

Angelique Jackson On the heels of a breakthrough role in Netflix and A24’s “Beef,” actor Young Mazino has signed with M88 for representation. The Korean American actor stars in the dramedy series as Paul Cho, the crypto-investing younger brother of Danny (Steven Yeun), whose road rage incident with a woman named Amy Lau (Ali Wong) marks the show’s central “beef.” With Danny and Amy unable to move past their vitriolic interaction, Paul finds himself increasingly embroiled in their drama to a dangerous end. Strong reviews for Mazino’s performance amid the buzz for the show — which premiered at SXSW before launching on Netflix last month — have put him in the mix for his first Emmy nomination (in the outstanding supporting actor in a limited series or TV movie category).

EXCLUSIVE: Demetrius “Lil Meech” Flenory Jr., the rising actor best known for starring in the hit Starz series BMF (or Black Mafia Family), has signed with M88 for management.

EXCLUSIVE: M88 on Tuesday announced its signing of in-demand director Erica Watson for management.

EXCLUSIVE: M88 has inked a deal to rep brother filmmakers Aaron Tao And Winston Tao, who together go by the name TAO/S.

EXCLUSIVE: Boston Celtics shooting guard Jaylen Brown has signed with M88 for management, becoming the first athlete to join the company’s impressive roster of artists and cultural leaders. M88 will now look to create and develop opportunities for Brown in both the entertainment and strategic partnership spaces.

EXCLUSIVE: M88 has signed Netflix’s Ginny and Georgia writer Mike Gauyo.

EXCLUSIVE: M88 has signed Nigerian American filmmaker Walé Oyéjidé, on the heels of his first narrative feature, Bravo, Burkina!‘s world premiere in the NEXT section of the 2023 Sundance Film Festival.

EXCLUSIVE: Actress DeWanda Wise (Jurassic World: Dominion) has signed with M88 for representation.

EXCLUSIVE: Alton Mason, the 24-year-old actor who broke out with his turn as Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner Little Richard in Warner Bros.’ Elvis, has signed with M88 for representation.

EXCLUSIVE: Peabody Award-winning showrunner, producer and writer Gary Lennon (Power Book IV: Force) has signed with M88.

EXCLUSIVE: M88 has signed Emmy- and Critics’ Choice Award-nominated actor Asante Blackk (This Is Us) for theatrical representation.

Angelique Jackson Filmmaker Carlos López Estrada has signed with M88, the full-service representation firm founded by former WME partner Phillip Sun and MACRO’s Charles D.

Angelique Jackson Producer and creative executive Maya Rodrigo has joined M88, the full-service representation firm founded by former WME partner Phillip Sun and Macro founder and CEO Charles D. King.In her new position, Rodrigo will be focused on building and supporting the firm’s literary roster.“Maya’s expertise, keen eye for meaningful content and determination to continue the work that needs to be done for underrepresented voices, are a perfect addition to our growing M88 team.

EXCLUSIVE:  Oscar-nominated and Golden Globe winning actor, writer, producer, activist and overall queen Taraji P. Henson has signed with M88. Henson will be repped by the entire M88 team, led by new partner Oronde Garrett and co-founder Phillip Sun.

Angelique Jackson Managers Alexa Daniel and Gerald Lee have joined M88, a full-service representation firm founded by former WME partner Phillip Sun and Macro founder and CEO Charles D. King.Beginning their careers in the talent department at WME, Daniel and Lee work with Michael B.

Amanda N'Duka pmc-editorial-managerEXCLUSIVE: WME and M88, the newly formed company from former WME partner Phillip Sun and MACRO CEO Charles D. King, have signed Nigerian-born actress and star of the CBS/Chuck Lorre sitcom Bob Hearts Abishola, Folake Olowofoyeku.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterEXCLUSIVE: Crazy Rich Asians and Captain Marvel actress Gemma Chan has signed with M88, the full-service representation firm formed created by former WME Partner Phillip Sun and MACRO Founder & CEO Charles D. King.The signing marks the continuing relationship between Chan and Sun who initially worked together at WME.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterM88, the new full-service management firm launched by former WME partner Phillip Sun and Macro founder and CEO Charles D. King, has lined up an all-star list of initial clients.Variety has learned exclusively that the following people are signing with M88 for representation: Idris Elba, Donald Glover, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Naomi Scott, Sullivan Stapelton, Caleb McLaughlin, Carmen Cuba, and Riz Ahemd.

In the latest major agency exit, Phillip Sun, a partner at WME, is joining forces with MACRO founder and CEO Charles D. King to form M88, a full-service representation firm amplifying the voices of artists and creators from the global new majority, which Sun will lead as president and managing partner.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterWME Partner Phillip Sun has teamed with MACRO Founder and CEO Charles D. King to launch M88, a full-service representation firm that will continue to move the needle when it comes to amplifying stories from underrepresented communities.This marks a reunion between Sun and King who previously worked together at WME.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterWME partner Phillip Sun and Macro founder and CEO Charles D. King are launching M88, a full-service representation firm that aims to amplify “the voices of artists and creators from the global new majority.”Sun will depart the agency to lead the new joint venture as president and managing partner, and King’s recently launched Macro Management will merge its operations with the company.